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Printed in Thailand

10-96 CG

Pub. No. 49-7351

AQV05

AQV06

What is Not 
Covered

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace 

any part of the room air

conditioner 

that fails because of a manu-

facturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace 

any part of the sealed refrig-

erating system 

(the compressor, condenser,

evaporator and all connecting tubing)
that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

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This warranty is extended to the origi-
nal purchaser and any succeeding
owner for products purchased for use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the prod-
uct to the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care

®

servicers

during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, 
during warranty period or beyond, 
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase 
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

AIR
CONDITIONER
WARRANTY

What is Covered

Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual. 

If you then

have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or
our Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, or
if the air conditioner is of improper
cooling capacity for the intended use,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate elec-
trical connecting facilities.

Replacement of house fuses or reset-
ting of circuit breakers.

In commercial locations labor neces-
sary to move the unit to a location
where it is accessible for service by an
individual technician.

Failure of the product resulting from
modifications to the product or due
to unreasonable use including failure
to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance.

Failure due to corrosion on models not
corrosion-protected.

Damage to product caused by improp-
er power supply voltage, accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.

Summary of Contents for AQP05

Page 1: ...ion 4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 13 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Models AQV05 AQV06 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...re on a label in the middle of the air conditioner below the air discharge area Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your air conditioner Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section tit...

Page 3: ...n make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the grounding connector is like...

Page 4: ...not on OFF HIGH COOL MED COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to the FAN setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting 4 Operating Instructions The controls on your air conditioner 2 2 1 Temp Control Mode Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF F...

Page 5: ...ion up or straight ahead 5 Cooling Descriptions 3 3 Air Direction FOR NORMAL COOLING Select MED COOL with the thermostat at 4 FOR MAXIMUM COOLING Select HIGH COOL with the thermostat at 8 FOR QUIETER NIGHTTIME COOLING Select LOW COOL with the thermostat at 4 ...

Page 6: ...available through your GE service outlet Outdoor Coils 6 The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove Gently pull the filter tab to the right and slide it out The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust or washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it DO NOT ex...

Page 7: ... wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Important Notes The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2 prong outlet it is your responsibility to have it replaced wit...

Page 8: ...ou begin 8 Parts Included Phillips screwdriver Ruler or tape measure Knife or scissors Tools Needed Air conditioner 2 filler panels Security brackets 2 1 screws 7 3 8 screws 6 Foam top window gasket Bottom window gasket Window sash seal ...

Page 9: ...ents A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the stool WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach secure...

Page 10: ... them with six 3 8 screws three on each side Install the Filler Panels 1 Open the window and place the air conditioner on the stool Balance it and close the window securely behind the top rail The unit should be leveled or slightly tilted to the outside 2 Slide the filler panels out on both sides into the sides of the window jamb 3 Insert the bottom window gasket into the space between the win dow...

Page 11: ...screws attach the filler panels to the sill one on each side Do not overtighten the screws NOTE The security brackets and top rail screws are used to keep the window from being raised from the outside Secure the Air Conditioner 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width 2 Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 3 If no filler ...

Page 12: ...oisture and improve efficiency You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit The fan may run even when the compressor is not on Noise Explanation CLICK DRIP WHIR PI NG Helpful Information Things that are normal ...

Page 13: ...t the mode control at FAN or and stops the air conditioner HIGH COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 from cooling the room Air flow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The thermostat control may Turn the knob to a higher number not be set high enough The highest setting provides maximum cooling The air filter is dirty Clean the filter...

Page 14: ...ted loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in plannin...

Page 15: ... Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Service Contracts 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE...

Page 16: ...ou This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 ...

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